Kurukshetra to Chinnar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kurukshetra, Haryana to Chinnar, Kerala.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Kurukshetra to Chinnar
2898 km · ~62h 38m · About 58h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kurukshetra
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 414Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 564Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 714Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 828Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 978Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1128Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1242Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1392Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1542Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1656Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1806Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1956Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2070Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2220Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2370Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2484Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2634Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2784Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop
Arrive in ChinnarChinnar, Kerala
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Kurukshetra to Chinnar
2898 km · ~64h 24m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kurukshetra
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kurukshetra. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kurukshetra → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~966 km
~21h 28m|Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,750
- Change buses at a major city (around km 966)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chinnar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~966 km
~21h 28m|Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,750
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1932)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chinnar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Chinnar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~966 km
~21h 28m|Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,750
- Arrive in Chinnar
Chinnar, Kerala
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Kurukshetra to Chinnar
Nearest railway stations: Kurukshetra Jn for Kurukshetra, Ernakulam Jn (about 79 km away) for Chinnar.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 47h 21m in total
Change trains at Vadodara Jn — about 1h 20m wait
1 change · 47h 25m in total
Change trains at Delhi H Nizamuddin — about 2h 8m wait
1 change · 47h 25m in total
Change trains at Vadodara Jn — about 1h 20m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Kurukshetra to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kurukshetra to Chinnar is about 2898 km by road, roughly 58 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2898 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹99,863 · Ertiga ₹1,27,249 · Innova ₹1,32,726 · Innova Crysta ₹1,63,487 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,25,839
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,190 · AC Seater ₹5,220 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,640 · AC Sleeper ₹6,670 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,160
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,770 · Economy ₹2,930 · Third AC ₹4,090 · Second AC ₹5,830 · First AC ₹8,140
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Chinnar guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Chinnar.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Kurukshetra to Chinnar. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
Hotels in Chinnar
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Things to Do in Chinnar
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Suggested Chinnar Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Chinnar
- Travel from Kurukshetra to Chinnar (about 58 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Pambla Dam
Day 2Explore Chinnar
- Visit Ponmudi Dam
- Visit Adimali
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Konnathady
- Head back to Kurukshetra
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